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Advisory Board Member, Former Corporation Counsel, New York City, New York; Former Undersecretary for Enforcement, U.S. Department of the Treasury; Former Deputy Chief, Criminal Division, Southern District of New York

James E. Johnson

James (Jim) Johnson is currently Chief Operating Officer of Trinity Church Wall Street. Johnson formerly served as Corporation Counsel for the City of New York and counsel at Debevoise & Plimpton, where he previously was a partner. Prior to these roles, he served as Undersecretary for Enforcement at Department of the Treasury and Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division in the Southern District of New York.
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  • Reducing the Scope of the Criminal Justice System
  • Promoting Safer and Healthier Communities
  • Improving Training and Prioritizing Community Relationships
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